Reader-submitted photos from around the Treasure Coast

David Kelly photographed this young bobcat as it strolled calmly across his patio on Saturday, July 16th, and found a quiet place to nap under the ginger plants outside the dining room. "He was as curious about us as we were about him, and our patience was rewarded with several good photographs of our intrepid visitor. It is a gentle reminder of nature's proclivity for coexistence." Taken with a Canon 50D camera using a Canon 24MM to 105MM lens.

Eileen Howard photographed a stunningly beautiful day at Indian RiverSide Park.

Jerry Peterman photographed this scene in Sebastian. Kelly. He used his Nikon D300 with a Nikkor 18-70 zoom.

Reagan Johnson found a a frog living in a 'grow-your-own-sunflowers' can in Palm City Farms.

Joanne Hanney photographed this dove sitting on a tree during Hanney's early morning walk in Mariner Sands, Martin County.

Jerry Peterman photographed this dewey hibiscus in Sebastian with his Nikon D300 mounted with a Nikkor 70-300 telephoto lens.

Jerry Peterman shot this picture at Sebastian River Park just before sundown. "The enormous rain cloud had some embedded lightning and moved across Sebastian about an hour later. Framed with sawgrass it made interesting composition." This was taken with his Nikon D300 mounted with a Nikkor 18-70 zoom lens.

Ron Jaworski photographed a baby raccoon peeking from a cabbage palm tree in Micco. He had two other siblings, but they shied away from the camera. Photo taken with a Canon SX210IS

Lisa Renee Ludlum photographed this golden dragonfly as it sparkles in the sun's reflection, while taking a quick break on the tip of a bird of paradise plant. in Palm CIty.

Tom Claud photographed this dew covered fly, with red eyes, as it stopped for a rest. It was taken is western Martin County with an Olympus E-420 DSLR.

Jerry Peterman photographed this bird and the rising sun with a Nikon D300 mounted with a Nikkor 18-70 zoom lens.

William Miller said that this odd couple enjoys an evening snack along the intracoastal waterway in Sewall's Point on the 4th of July. Taken with a Canon 60D and 135mm lens.

Joanne Hanney photographed this turtle at the Mariner Sands Country CLub.

Joan Eubank found a pair of roseate spoonbills in Tropical Farms.

Billy Ocker found this alligator enjoying the setting sun in Indian River County.

Tom Claud photographed a beachcomber's footprints that were left in the sand, just after sunrise, on Hutchinson Island. The photo was taken near the House of Refuge with and Olympus E-420 DSLR.

Dave Jernigan says he watched this little guy escaping the sun under a tree at his Port St. Lucie home.